Why Germany Will (Probably) Ditch the Debt Brake

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Germany's economic stagnation and political fracturing has many questioning whether Merkel's famous "debt brake" is fit for purpose in this chaotic climate. So in this video, we'll explain what it is, why it might be reformed and what might replace it.

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00:00 Introduction
01:11 The Debt Brake Explained
04:30 Why the Mood Has Soured
07:17 Nebula